Yuanyang with Vanilla

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Yuanyang with Vanilla: Yuanyang with Vanilla, coffee mixed with milk tea, served in an appropriate regional glass or cup…

Coffee mixed with milk tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Hong Kong, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Vanilla

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

¾ cup (5.0 fl oz)fresh brewed coffee
⅔ cup (145.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
3 ½ tbsp (65.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups (190.0 g)ice cubes
⅔ cup (145.0 ml)strong brewed black tea, chilled
½ tsp (3.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare fresh brewed coffee according to its package instructions (or brew strong coffee), then cool promptly.
Whisk cold milk with condensed milk until no streaks remain.
Divide ice between two glasses, then pour in the sweet milk and the chilled coffee and the chilled black tea.
For this original vanilla adaptation, add 3 ml pure vanilla extract to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Stir gently or present layered; serve immediately.

Tips

Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make yuanyang with vanilla?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store yuanyang with vanilla?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make yuanyang with vanilla ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Coffee mixed with milk tea. A homestyle take on a drink from Hong Kong, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

156 Calories / serving

5.3g Fat

21.6g Carbs

5.0g Protein

21.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~312 cal · 11g fat · 43g carbs · 10g protein · 43g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.